Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots
By
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
5
No need for sticky brown sugar and high-fat butter; let the natural, sweet taste of the carrots shine through.
From American Diabetes Association.
From American Diabetes Association.
Ingredients
- 3 c
- baby carrots (about 1 1/2 8-oz bags)
- 1 Tbsp
- lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp
- low-calorie margarine
- 3 Tbsp
- apple juice concentrate
- 2/3 c
- low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp
- cinnamon
- 2 1-liter tsp
- cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1 Tbsp
- water
How to Make Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots
- 1In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- 2Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
- 3Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.
- 4Serving size: 1/2 cup.
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 61; Calories from Fat 12; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 77mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 7g; Protein 1g.
